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MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY/ SUNDAY DAILY

Saturday Vigil: St. Francis………….4:00 p.m. St. Francis 8:00 a.m..…..(Tues.)

St. Edward …………4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m..…..(Wednesday)

Sunday: St. Edward..…8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. St. Edward 9:00 a.m...(Mon., Fri., Sat.)

St. Francis..…..9:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m...(Thursday)

Pastor:…………………………………………….Rev. Joseph F. Keenan

Secretary:…………………………………………Marilyn Welsh

Religious Education:……………………………..Deacon Samuel Toney   Email: sted-franccd@verizon.net

Religious Education Office: 412-828-7310

Principal, Christ the Divine Teacher Academy…..Mark Grgurich

CDTCA: 412-781-7927...Website: www.cdtca.org

Director of Music:………………………………..Lynn Pivarski Finances:………………………………………….Peter Yohe

Youth Minister:…………………………………..John Susi

Safe Environment Coordinator…………………Anna Trovato

Maintenance:……………………………………..Rada Kar lusic and Todd Daigneau

DEVOTIONS: AT ST. EDWARD- Daily at 8:30 a.m. Stations and the Rosary. Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament from

12:00 noon with closing Mass at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. First Saturday of the month following the 9:00 a.m. Mass, Fatima

Devotions. AT ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI - Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament and Devotions at 6:00 p.m. with

Benediction and Mass at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

CONFESSIONS: Saturday : 9:30 a.m. at St. Edward, Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi or by appointment.

SACRAMENT OF INITIATION: The Sacrament of Baptism can be celebrated during one of the Sunday Liturgies or after Mass by

appointment. Contact the parish office to make arrangements.

MARRIAGE: Diocesan regulations mandate that one meet with the priest who is to witness the marriage at least six months prior

to date.

CARE OF THE ILL: Please advise the parish office if you are in the hospital for an extended stay. Contact the parish office to make an

appointment for Anointing of the Sick, especially if you are undergoing either major or minor surgery.

OCTOBER 11, 2015 TWENTY- EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Jottings from Fr. Joe…

IN HIS ADDRESS TO CONGRESS, Pope Francis mentioned two Catholic writers and activists who contributed to the shape of the faith in our nation. Thomas Merton, known in religion Father Louis, was a convert to Catholicism who became a Trappist monk in the 1940’s. He opened the vista of contemplative monastic life in 20th century America. The Reading Group of the parish will look at his autobiography The Seven Story Mountain for discussion. The group will meet on Thursday, November 15 at 7:30 PM in the Saint Edward rectory. All are welcome.

THE MONTH OF OCTOBER is traditionally a time of dedication to Our Lady of the Rosary. Each Wednesday and Thursday evening, the Rosary is prayed before the Blessed Sacrament for a two-fold intention: an end to abortion and an increase to vocations to the priesthood and religious life. The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is October 7 and commemorates the defeat of the Ottoman Turkish fleet at the Battle of Lepanto which saved Europe from an invasion and destruction. Pope Saint Pius V urged the armor of prayer for victory and all Europe was caught up in the recitation of the rosary. I wonder if peace would prevail in our world today and terror would end if all Catholics prayed the rosary each day.

THE MONTH OF OCTOBER is also a time for prayer and support of the mission endeavors of the Church. Not only do the missionaries provide the fundamentals of the Christian faith, they are often at the forefront of education and health care in the areas to which they bring the gospel. The Diocese of Pittsburgh sponsors a medical facility and school in Chimbote, Peru as a sign of the universal call to evangelization. Each year parishes nationwide host a missionary or a representative of a mission church. The Society of the Propagation of the Faith continues to reach out with resources for those parishes and dioceses in need throughout the world where the message of the gospel is striving to make inroads. World Mission Sunday is October 18 and there will be a second collection at all Masses.

THE ANNUAL OCTOBER COUNT gives the diocesan planning office an idea for future planning in the diocese which includes the distribution of clergy (whose numbers continue to shrink) and for streamlining of ministries (CCD, youth ministry, sacramental prep, etc.) between parishes.

POPE FRANCIS PEARLS:

“Families transform the world and history.” Saint Charles Borromeo seminary, Philadelphia- September 27, 2015

“If they want me to recite the Creed, I can do it.” News Conference aboard his flight from Cuba to the U.S. in response to a criticism that he “wasn’t Catholic enough.”- September 22, 2015

“The common home of all men and women must be built on the understanding of a certain sacredness of created nature.” Address to the United Nations-September 25, 2015

~ Fr. Joe

Parish Office Hours

Monday: Noon - 4:30 pm Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

* The office is closed for a Clerical Day , the last Wednesday of the month, October 28, 2015

Saturday and Sunday: The office is closed.

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TOLL FREE VICTIMS ASSISTANCE HOTLINE : 1-888-808-1235

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For help with pregnancy: 1-800-848-LOVE

Please pray for the souls of

Ted Ostrowski

Brother of John Ostrowski

of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish

and

Charles E. Kelly

Recently buried from St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish

We welcome in Baptism,

Olivia Marie Campbell and

Harlowe Grace Frank

of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish

St. Vincent DePaul Society Needs Volunteers

Our St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish Conference, which serves the people in the communities near our parish, is looking for men and women to join us to help those in need. To learn more about the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, contact the parish office at 412-828-4066.

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The Acts of the Apostles meets on Monday, October 12, 2015, 6:30 PM in the St. Francis of Assisi social hall.

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The Homeless Shelter Dinner :Tuesday, October 20th. The Menu: Pork Roast, Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Rolls, Tossed Salad, Fruit, 2 liter bottles of NO CAFFEINE Soda and Cookies for dessert. Thanks to everyone for your participation and contributions of delicious food! And heartfelt thanks to those who make monetary donations to purchase needed items!

OCTOBER 11, 2015 TWENTY- EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

In our Diocese…

Oktoberfest Dinner -Dance at St. Catherine of Sweden Church Hall (2554 Wildwood Road / Hampton Twp.) on Sat., October 17th. Dancing music by Josef Wendl Orchestra. Hall opens at 5 PM with a German dinner/ beverages served 5 -9 PM, Band plays from

5:30- 9:30 PM. Tickets: $25/ Adults, $15/ Event only-no food. For information/ tickets, call Tricia @ 724-822-9444.

The D’Lustigen Isartaler Bavarian Club dancers and chorus will perform!

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The Knight’s Club Café On Sunday, October 18th from 7 - 8 PM, at St. Joseph Parish (O’Hara Twp.) You are invited to an enjoyable

evening of wine, beer, and friends with special guest speaker, Fr. Scott Seethaler, who will speak on “Joyful Living in Stressful Times”. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, you may purchase tickets ($10) in advance by calling 412-963-8885. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Protecting God’s Children St. Scholastica Parish (Parish Hall), on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. To register: 412-781-7927. ALL adult volunteers are required to attend a

workshop as part of diocesan requirements. _____________________________________________________

St. Scholastica Parish will hold a Fair Trade Fair after Masses on October 24/ 25 in the Pastoral Center. Featuring handmade objects, Christmas items, coffee, candy and more, the Fair will benefit the Good Samaritan School in St. Marc, Haiti

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The Ladies of Charity of All Saints Parish, Etna invite all women to An Evening of Fellowship on Thursday, October 22 at 7 PM in the Activity Building (19 Wilson St.). RSVP: Emma Jean

Krause @412-782-3017 or Judy Weismann @412-760-9129. _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Our Lady of Victory Parish (Harwick) invites you to view CATHOLICISM! The 1x month, 60 minute, non-discussion format for adults is a DVD format of Los Angeles Bishop Robert Barron teaching us how to LIVE JESUS!

The November session is Tuesday, November 10, 7-8 PM. Questions? Contact Mrs. Lori Tokarski @ 724-274-8575, ext. 5.

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Be a friend. Be a friend of Jesus. Make friends for Jesus.

These 12 words sum up what it means to be The Church Evangelizing!

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CDTCA News…

Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy

The value of the year at CDTCA is COURAGE. All students

have worked on the definition of courage and have these definitions displayed outside their classrooms. The theme for October is two fold: Do not be Afraid and the Life and Dignity of the Human Spirit. Students will be discussing these themes throughout the month in their classrooms.

Visit the CDTCA website @ www.cdtca.org.

If you have questions or need information, contact Traci Guiffre at 412-781-7927.

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St. Pio Parish Support

October 4, 2015: $ 6,449.00

October 4, 2015 PSP:$1,500 .00

There will be a 2nd Collection - October 17/ 18 for World Mission Sunday.

* A Reminder: All Checks must be made payable to: St. Pio Parish and contributions to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul made payable to St. Pio SVDP.

Remembering those who serve our country…

United States Air Force Staff Sergeant James J. Thomas, is the grandson of Tillie and the late Joseph Thomas.

United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Nathaniel Lee Gross, is the son of Tony and Diane Gross.

United States Marine Captain Pierce Butler Frauenheim, is the son of Gil and Ginny Frauenheim.

United States Air Force Staff Sergeant James Vincent Goerss, is the grandson of Elizabeth and the late Arthur Fornaser.

United States Marine Lance Corporal Doug Watson, is the son-in-law of Ed and Sally Tuite.

United States Marine Lance Corporal Megan Brown, is the daughter of Mary Kay Brown and the granddaughter of the late Anna May Brown.

United States Army 1st Lt. Craig Dolhi, is the grandson of Mary and the late Andrew Dolhi.

United States Navy Seaman Travis R. Rothert, is the grandson of Ron and the late Gerry Densmore.

United States Navy Lt. j.g. Amy Funk, is the daughter of Carolyn and Tom Funk and the granddaughter of Ruth Gee. (*Amy was recently promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade...Congratulations, St. Pio Parish is very proud of you!)

United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Corey M. Bolka, is the grandson of Louis and Marijo Jannetto.

United States Army PFC Brian J. Bacco is the nephew of Fr. Joe Keenan.

United States Senior Airman Bryan Yarmoski is the son of Diane Yarmoski and the brother of Dan.

United States Navy H.N. Joseph R. Zanolli is the great nephew of Chuck and Rose Ann Zanoli.

Please keep them all in your prayers.

St. Pio Parish News…

St. Pio Ladies Guild is currently collecting “ Back to school” supplies for the children of the HOPE center. The Items may be left in the back of church. Please mark the donations “HOPE center”.

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St. Pio Food Bank and Pantry tems for October Food Bank : Box / Pkg. of Stuffing Mix

Food Pantry : Food Storage Bags (Quart Size) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Homeless Ministry needs clean, gently used bath towels and can be left in the back of the St. Edward worship site.

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Religious Education Classes (CCD) Sundays, 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. in the St. Edward School Building

for grades K - 8

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, October 10 ~ Weekday St. Edward 9:00 a.m. Jim Cregan (Bill Harburchak) St. Francis Grotto Noon Rosary Rally

Vigil : Twenty - Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Edward 4:00 p.m. Charlotte Marvin (The Abbett Family)

St. Francis 4:00 p.m. Dorothy Verardi (Bob and Sandy Werderitch) Anointing of the Sick following Mass

Sunday, October 11~ Twenty - Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Edward 8:00 a.m. Jim Cregan (Janet and Tom Smith)

St. Francis 9:00 a.m. Rosary 9:30 a.m. Byron Gee (Family)

St. Edward 11:00 a.m. Audrey Friel (Betty Boyle) Anointing of the Sick following Mass

St. Francis 6:30 p.m. For all members of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish

Monday, October 12 ~ Weekday

St. Edward 9:00 a.m. Pat Lovrencic (Paul)

Tuesday, October 13 ~ Weekday St. Francis 8:00 a.m. For the protection of our police officers (M. Welsh)

Wednesday, October 14 ~ St. Callistus I, Pope and Martyr

St. Francis 6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration and Devotions 6:30 p.m. Vinnie Malec (Ruth Gee)

Thursday, October 15 ~St. Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

St. Edward Noon Eucharistic Adoration and Devotions

6:00 p.m. Rosary 6:30 p.m. For a special intention

Friday, October 16 ~ St. Hedwig, Religious St. Edward 9:00 a.m. Ray Schafer (Mary and Family)

Saturday, October 17~ St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr St. Edward 9:00 a.m. Jim Cregan (Bob and Celeste Janosko)

Vigil: Twenty - Ninth Sunday in Ordinary TIme St. Edward 4:00 p.m. Joe Casile (Ann)

St. Francis 4:00 p.m. Amelia Dortenzo (Son)

Sunday, October 18 ~ Twenty - Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time World Mission Sunday

St. Edward 8:00 a.m. Don Flowers ( Jack Friel)

St. Francis 9:00 a.m. Rosary

9:30 a.m. Mary Kitsko (Family)

St. Edward 11:00 a.m. George MacZura (David and Louann Szelong)

St. Francis 6:30 p.m. For all members of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish

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We reserve the right to make unavoidable changes in the

Mass schedule. In such cases, the Mass will be rescheduled. Please call the parish office if you would like to schedule a Mass.

Sanctuary Candles for the Week of October 11, 2015

St. Edward ~ For John W. Vogel Requested by Art and Jane

St. Francis of Assisi ~ In memory of Vinnie Malec, with love and gratitude.

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Please remember in your prayers…

Diana Abaray~ Sis Adams ~Madeline Alexander~ Don Allen

Vincent Alvino ~Reneé Arturo~ Mark Batcher

Mary Louise Becker~ Ed Brown ~Jake Bruno~ Leo Chini

Celia Clemente ~Jenny Converse ~Audrey Bella Converse (infant)

Joanna Davis~ Christina Diab ~George Dominick

Philip J. Dorenkott ~ Monica Dragich~ Clementine Ecroyd

Elizabeth Eisenman ~Catherine Fabian ~Frank Floccari

Elizabeth Fornaser~ Frank Golier ~ Bill Gregor and Sara

Susanne, Brad and (Premature Baby) Abel James Hamelly

Sonny Harty~ Greg Harvey ~ Robert Hayes

Mary Ann Healy ~ Diane Hohman ~ John Houston

Mary Johns ~ Charles “Skippy” Keegan ~ Rebecca Ketterer

Greg Kozlowski ~Paul Kozlowski ~ Barbara Lamagna

Jean Lazzari ~Joanne Mack ~ Mary MacZura ~ Caroline Madden

Jan Markert ~ Shannon McGriffin~ Pauline McMunn

Betty Metrovich~ Sheila Mulvaney ~Stephen Miloser ~Alan Miller

LaVerne Miloser ~Nadine Negley ~ Jeff Novosel ~John Olson

Lou Olszewski ~Laurie O”Neill~ Virginia Paulovich ~ Paula Peden

John Pizzella ~Pat Pizzella ~ Brandon Price

John, Bill, & Sarah Richard ~Pat Sanders ~Nicholas Sands

Carol Sargent ~Karen Tagliaferi ~ Dorothy Thoma

Josephine Vitari ~Linda Weigand ~ Carole Werries

Pat Wojtczak ~Thomaseen Wojnar ~Shirley Wilkerson

Steve Yakopec~ Betty Yeager~ Br. Ben Zalewski~ Chuck Zanoli

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Please notify the parish office of your prayer Intentions for those who are ill, hospitalized or had recent surgery. Forms can

be put in the collection basket or you may call the parish office at 412-828-4066. If the person whose name you are submitting

is not a family member, please ask their permission. The

names for the prayer list will be in the bulletin on a monthly basis.

St. Pio of Pietrelcina Prayer List

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